The Lutterworth Foodbank is off to a steady start. It seems amazing that in the wealthiest district in the county such a provision should be necessary. However the results of government policy have brought this about. Thanks to the cuts people are having to manage on £100 a week. Suprisingly you can get by at a subsistence level until disaster strikes e.g. the washing machine dies (who needs a washing machine I hear the Tories cry), and of course, if you are on the minimum wage , and need a car to get to work (not rare in Lutterworth) you can find yourself in the same boat.
Thanks to the hard work of Phillip Toye and a group of volunteers the Food Bank is underway. It has been supported by the Trussell Trust, a charity specializing in food banks. There has also been genrous donation or ware housing by local industry. Access to food (a three day package) is only by referral through agencies; doctor, social worker, CAB etc. Contributions, non perishable can be left at the council offices or ST mary's Church.
A great piece of work, but so sad that it is necessary.
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